Before getting started on the blog entry for the week, a couple of housekeeping matters in order. First, you can now, if you so desire, listen to my blog instead of reading it even if you are not using a screen reader. I know many people would rather have what they see read to them
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What’s a Program and ADA Rehabilitation Act Causation Are Not the Same
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This week’s blog entry deals with what is a program under Title II of the ADA, and it also discusses the distinction in causation between the ADA and §504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The case of the day is Decker v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, here, a non-precedential decision decided by the…
Unlawful Disclosure is a Separate Private Right of Action Under Both the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA and other stuff
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Posted in 501, 504, ADA, Federal Cases, Final Federal Regulations, FMLA, Rehabilitation Act, Title I
Today’s blog entry came down to a close call between two cases that were decided last week. In the first case, Robin Shea, of Constangy Brooks, discussed a religious accommodation case, here, which also has significant implications for the disability rights universe. I highly commend her blog entry. I do plan to blog on…
Unreasonable Delay is Actionable, Adverse Action Unnecessary, and More Good Stuff
By William Goren on
Before getting started on the blog of the week, a housekeeping matter. I usually get my blogs up on Monday and sometimes Tuesday or even Wednesday. However, my daughter just finished her third year of college and is home for a short time before starting her summer gig. So, my schedule for the next couple…